Yeah I vape sometimes, I like to get buzzed. But I only use my friends and I’m not addicted or anything, if my friends are doing it I take a few puffs and that’s it. so idk why people like to scream that the minute you vape your gonna get addicted and ruin your life.

Go away ....!!!!! Promoting cannabis AGAIN ... ignoring 2/3 people in psychiatric wards are there with cannabis psychosis I’ve gone from 30 cigs to 4 a day and you know what ? If it’s hurting me , my family can always sue once I’m dead If it’s that bad to vape ? I’m sure cigs are worse and so is cannabis ... I’ll cape thanks

Cigarettes and marijuana and have been used for centuries, but only recently has the process of vaporizing these substances become popular. So what does science have to say about this technology? Is vaping actually good for you?

When smoking normally, the heat from fire causes substances to change from a solid state to a vapor. In cigarettes, this releases nicotine which is absorbed into your bloodstream through the lungs, causing increased heart rate, constricted blood vessels, a release of dopamine in the brain, and feelings of alertness. But because nicotine is a stimulant, once it’s no longer present, you crash and crave more, which ultimately leads to addiction in many people. In the case of marijuana, the active component Tetrahydrocannabinol (aka THC) is aerosolized and follows the same pathway into your body, but with different effects.

Smoking only takes six seconds for the active compounds to reach your nervous system. This smoke consist of partially burned particles, which creates tar in your body, has cancer causing effects, blackens teeth and destroys taste buds. This is where vaping comes in. If you can heat the active components enough to become aerosolized without starting a combustion reaction with the other compounds, then you theoretically get fast effects without the damage of smoke inhalation.

Vaping typically involves a glass or metal chamber which has an electrical current passing through it. This way, it can be heated to a controlled temperature, creating a vapor with minimal combustion, meaning you inhale much less smoke. For marijuana users, vaporizers have become popular as the plant material can be heated to a specific temperature - usually between 185 and 210 degrees Celsius - allowing just the THC containing vapor to be extracted. For e-cigarettes, using a liquid solution instead of dried tobacco, has become popular; this e-liquid contains water, nicotine, a base and occasionally flavourings, and vaporizes at a much lower temperature. But this is where things get tricky.

The “e-liquid” contains a base similar to that used in cosmetics and food which helps maintain moisture without creating sogginess. One common base called propylene glycol, which is also used in theatrical smoke, is known to cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory infections.

SO WHAT HAPPENS AFTER PROLONGED USE OF E-CIGARETTES?Scientists are still studying these effects, and even though in America the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the seal of approval, much is still unknown.

E-liquid can also differ greatly between manufacturers with barely any regulation for additives. Some have been found to contain diacetyl, a chemical that is known to give butter its “buttery” taste. Inhalation of this chemical can lead to scarring in the lungs known as “popcorn lung,” named after hundreds of workers who inhaled the chemical in a microwaveable popcorn factory and suffered irreversible lung damage. This is an example of how the lack of quality control in e-cigarettes should be a significant concern.

But, current evidence does indicate that vaporizers administer nicotine with far less adverse effects due to decreased carcinogenic products and smoke inhalation. But less harmful does not mean safe. E-cigarettes with added flavouring (such as blueberry or grape) have been found to contain other harmful chemicals.

IS SECOND-HAND SMOKE STILL AN ISSUE WITH E-CIGARETTES?The answer is yes. Exhaled particles from vaporizers known as “ultra-fine particles” are known to affect pulmonary health. Others are worried that because these “e-cigs” are deemed healthier that they are becoming more appealing for young people. A study reported that continued use of e-cigarettes for teens in grades 6 to 12 had increased from 6% to 20% over three years.

On the other hand, much of the information we have on the adverse effects of smoking comes from long-term studies, with cancers appearing much later life. Since vaporizer use is relatively new we simply don’t have the same access to longitudinal studies. So we’ll wait to see!

I've never seen so many uneducated, close-minded people in a comment section in my life. If you want the truth, listen here. Vaping is in no way even close to comparable to cigarettes. Vaping is 99% safer than cigarettes. Also, here is something to think about. That Little Debbie snack cake or that Coke you had the other day damaged your body worse than several years of vaping. All of you need to think logically and come to an educated conclusion instead of forming a conclusion based on stigma and bias. Honestly, I think 0 mg nicotine vapes should be available to purchase for age 13+. Its completely harmless and it keeps them off of harder drugs. And no, dont even try to pull the "gateway" card because the whole gateway theory is complete bullshit. It was started as propaganda to keep people from using cannabis. Please, PLEASE educate yourself and be a little more open-minded before making really dumb comments on the internet for everyone to see. You are spreading misinformation.

Thanks for the infoze!AND...WHY the incongruous "musical" NOISE?Absolutely make this HARD ON THE EAR.WHY does an Editor DO this stupid shit? IF 'music' belongs... then keep it QUIET! Let it be UNDER the voice.-a mix engineer frustrated by this off-point distraction that only SUBTRACTS from the production.

I smoked a short time this year. (from January-1. November) I had a lot of stress and thought that smoking would help me. First month it was one everyday and before i quit it was about 15!!!!! a day! (on bad days I smoked 20+ a day). I quit smoking 3 weeks ago and I feel so much better! I will never ever touch a cigarette again! Yesterday I found a old jacket of mine and when i smelled all the smoke i threw up. DON'T BE STUPID LIKE ME! DON'T SMOKE!

Hey dummies. How about we use common sense. ANYTHING that you put into your lungs that should not normally be there is BAD and unhealthy. Whether it’s vaping or anything else- stop fooling yourself into thinking you’re a healthy smoker.

I hate how everyone is saying cigarettes are better for you than vaping because they are both equally bad for you, but with vaping you can slowly lower the nicotine levels to help you quit. Also it's dumb that kids are vaping because vaping was invented to help people quit smoking, and if you watched the video, it's already bad enough for you.

+IDoEdits Lmao wth? They're right about the fact that it's literally made for people who are addicted to nicotine. Vaping IS better than smoking, but it's both bad for you. What do you even mean with "You don't know what it's like"?

All I'm going to say is yes vapes have nicotine, however, some vapes don't even use nicotine so some vapes that don't use e-liquid are fine and yes some people will yell at you saying ”vaping is healthier than smoking" and while that is true but only with vapes that don't use e-liquid